Hi and welcome everyone. My name is Glenn Dyson and I'm joined today by Alexander Mercuris and

Dimitri Poliansky, the first deputy permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the

United Nations. So again, the world is changing a lot. We spoke not that long ago, but the world already looks like a different

place. Now there's many things we can discuss, but I guess the most interesting aspect would be

Ukraine, also because, well, let's be honest, this is to a large extent conflict between

NATO and Russia, and when we say

NATO, it's, well, effectively, is Washington.

So with a new president in the United States, this, of course, changes a lot.

And there's much talk now about possible negotiations, as Trump puts pressure on Ukraine

by scaling back support, while also engaging in some

tough talk toward Russia, which has a few mistakes in his facts.

But nonetheless, well, what does all of this mean?

How do you see it, Mr. Perensky?

Is this preparation for talks?

Is it signaling that the U. withdrawing, pulling a bit out of Europe?

Are the parties too far away to realistically reach a deal?

Well, how does it look like there in the United Nations?

Has there at least been some restoration of diplomacy with the Americans?

Well, what can I say?

Of course, some kind of negotiation process is looming.

Everybody understands this.

But so far there has been nothing practical.

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